Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Pathology (N=51 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
90% of pathologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $390,000, based on 51 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$390,000
$421,080
$320,000
$450,000
Based on 51 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
46 of 51 respondents would choose pathology again
Based on 51 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from pathologists about their career and work-life balance.
“I wish I knew more about what the salaries were for my particular specialty ”
On career & specialty — Verified Pathologist
“On call once a week. One day off a week. ”
On work-life balance — Verified Pathologist
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